Safety Sr. Specialist

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety Sr. Specialist to enhance safety compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves leading safety projects, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various teams to foster a culture of safety excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in safety and health, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and the well-being of its employees, and help shape a safer future in the workplace.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus

Paid time off

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401K Plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education Reimbursement

Training and Development programs

Tuition Assistance

Free Drinks Onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of safety experience or equivalent manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety improvement projects and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Perform risk assessments and document safety compliance activities.

Skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Planning and prioritization skills

Advanced data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Occupational Safety and Health

Health Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Workstyle: Onsite

Shift: 1st

Salary Range: $72,200.00 - $90,200.00

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose:

The Safety Sr. Specialist applies their scientific and practical knowledge of the Safety compliance field in order to innovate, design, and improve systems, processes, equipment, and tools in their assigned areas to improve the Safety characteristics in alignment with daily operations, new model, business plan, and/or innovation to achieve or exceed targets and promote safety excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead department Plant themes and complex improvement projects.
• Proactively cycle Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics of assigned areas.
• Leverage Safety expertise to support Plants and Department Leaders, production safety advocates and/or safety committees to achieve self-sustaining safety culture and high level of safety performance.
• Accurately interpret and apply the Honda Safety Management manual including North America (NA) and Honda Development Manufacturing America policies and procedures. Participate in Plan Do Check Act(PDCA) of policies and procedures based on technical expertise.
• Perform and document complex safety compliance activity including risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and process and equipment innovation.
• Detailed presentation and reporting of safety activities and results including complex data analysis and trending.
• Develop personal technical expertise and professional skills.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Athletic Training, Health Sciences or other safety and health program or equivalent related experience.
• 2+ years of safety experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience.
• Achievement of professional certification such as Advanced Safety Certificate, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, Certified Safety Professional, Safety Management Specialist.
• Interpersonal relationship skills.
• Detailed understanding of major health and safety regulations and injury/illness prevention strategies.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Open to mentorship guidance for personal skill growth.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Complex understanding of business plans, budgeting and cost reporting.
• Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures.

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Manufacturing environment.
• Overtime, holiday and weekend work possible (needs will vary).
• Able to work varying/rotating shifts for extended periods of time if requested.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.).
• Paid Overtime.
• Regional Bonus (when applicable).
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown.
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning.
• Training and Development programs.

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment.
• Lifestyle Account.
• Elder Care Support.
• Community Service and Engagement Programs.
• Product Programs.
• Free Drinks Onsite.

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Bring the Future

Honda is driven by a passionate workforce that is proud of the quality products we produce and the goals we aim to accomplish. Our associates charge forward through guidance of the Honda 2030 Vision: Lead the advancement of mobility and enable people everywhere in the world to improve their daily lives.

You’re invited to
bring your skills, bring your background, and bring the future at Honda.

Apply today.